“Banh phu the” or the conjugal cake is one of the favorite traditional cakes in Vietnam, but it embodies the philosophy of yin and yang in the nation.

All the stoves were burning as Muoi Xiem, or Nguyen Thi Xiem, made delicious and hot banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) for visitors at the first traditional cake festival in Can Tho City on January 16.

The Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is hosting a gastronomy festival entitled “Taste of the world” from Dec. 26, 2011- Jan. 1, 2012, giving visitors a vivid picture of gastronomic culture from many countries around the world.

Oyster is a popular kind of seafood from which many delicious dishes are processed, and the oyster rice porridge is a frugal one that is widely preferred.

One rustic but popular dish that can be made from water spinach is the sweet and sour water spinach, a delicious and simple dish, which brings special tastes for these rainy summer days.